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Tower of Power #2
The Goblin Horde
A new life on another world!
Morgan used to be a pretty chill dude, until he got hit by a car, died, and then got sent to another world by a god-not-god. A world where the only way to survive was to level and grow strong enough to survive all the monsters that wanted to eat your face. If he was being completely honest with himself, Morgan quite liked this world, even with all the monsters and the lack of electricity. Sure, there were people that were technically gods, running around and interfering with his life, but who didn’t have problems?
Things weren’t all that bad; Morgan found friends, who included bad-ass elven twins, an orc, and a descendant of a Roman General from an alternate version of Earth, and together with them he founded a Guild, got some followers, and basically became a ruler.
So yeah, not all too bad—except that he now had several towns and villages of people looking to him for guidance and protection. And to make matters worse, a new Goblin King had risen and united the tribes in the mountains. Now they had a goblin horde on the way, and Morgan and his friends had to figure out a way to protect them all. Should be easy, right?
WARNING: This book contains RPG mechanics and tables, profanity, mature themes, and a main character who thinks that he is funny.
Morgan used to be a pretty chill dude, until he got hit by a car, died, and then got sent to another world by a god-not-god. A world where the only way to survive was to level and grow strong enough to survive all the monsters that wanted to eat your face. If he was being completely honest with himself, Morgan quite liked this world, even with all the monsters and the lack of electricity. Sure, there were people that were technically gods, running around and interfering with his life, but who didn’t have problems?
Things weren’t all that bad; Morgan found friends, who included bad-ass elven twins, an orc, and a descendant of a Roman General from an alternate version of Earth, and together with them he founded a Guild, got some followers, and basically became a ruler.
So yeah, not all too bad—except that he now had several towns and villages of people looking to him for guidance and protection. And to make matters worse, a new Goblin King had risen and united the tribes in the mountains. Now they had a goblin horde on the way, and Morgan and his friends had to figure out a way to protect them all. Should be easy, right?
WARNING: This book contains RPG mechanics and tables, profanity, mature themes, and a main character who thinks that he is funny.
228 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 15, 2019
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About the author
Ivan Kal
42 books383 followersIvan Kal writes science fiction and fantasy, and is the author of the space opera series Rise of the Empire.
For most of his life he had been studying in the fields of electronics, IT, and web design.
But because of his great love for books and his need to tell stories, he decided to start writing.
His other interests include martial arts, movies and tv, and gaming.
For most of his life he had been studying in the fields of electronics, IT, and web design.
But because of his great love for books and his need to tell stories, he decided to start writing.
His other interests include martial arts, movies and tv, and gaming.
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February 21, 2020
While much better than the last one, it's still pretty meh. The prose is lacking, the world is barely increased in this one despite the pages spent on the Goblin King background, the main character is an arrogant moron, and the magic and skill systems seem very random.
And what do you do when your main character have chosen a somewhat terrible later game class? You suddenly makes class evolution a thing. That's pretty lucky when our min/max main character chose a crappy class. Everything seems to change in whatever way our MC needs it to without prior explanation or even a hint of that's possible. That's really bad story telling. If everything is possible, the choices made don't matter too much since you can change it, and if everything isn't possible the MC is just lucky, which is a terrible way to write a character that doesn't focus even just a little bit on luck.
There are some good ideas too, and I sort of want to see what Oxy wants with all his high level characters for (besides the multiple universe fight that's going on behind the scenes).
And what do you do when your main character have chosen a somewhat terrible later game class? You suddenly makes class evolution a thing. That's pretty lucky when our min/max main character chose a crappy class. Everything seems to change in whatever way our MC needs it to without prior explanation or even a hint of that's possible. That's really bad story telling. If everything is possible, the choices made don't matter too much since you can change it, and if everything isn't possible the MC is just lucky, which is a terrible way to write a character that doesn't focus even just a little bit on luck.
There are some good ideas too, and I sort of want to see what Oxy wants with all his high level characters for (besides the multiple universe fight that's going on behind the scenes).
August 22, 2020
Rating 4.0 stars
I liked this book better than the first. I only say that because the things that I most complained about in the first book were put to rest in this one. The story in the first book was better but my pet-peeves were triggered in the first book and not in this book. In the first book I thought Morgan was a little too much of a sarcastic idiot for my tastes. I don't mind sarcasm and every woman can agree that men are idiots a lot of the time, but Morgan took it to a new level in the first book. He was much better in this book and there was actually an explanation for why he acted that way in the first book which I appreciated. Not much else to say. The goblin horde is coming and the group needs to level up and gain more territory.
I liked this book better than the first. I only say that because the things that I most complained about in the first book were put to rest in this one. The story in the first book was better but my pet-peeves were triggered in the first book and not in this book. In the first book I thought Morgan was a little too much of a sarcastic idiot for my tastes. I don't mind sarcasm and every woman can agree that men are idiots a lot of the time, but Morgan took it to a new level in the first book. He was much better in this book and there was actually an explanation for why he acted that way in the first book which I appreciated. Not much else to say. The goblin horde is coming and the group needs to level up and gain more territory.
March 1, 2019
A interesting series.
The second book was fun to read and we are starting to learn more about the world and the characters.The plot was good and the pacing was good the creative way the author used magic was interesting as well. Overall I enjoyed it and look forward to reading the next book in this series.
The second book was fun to read and we are starting to learn more about the world and the characters.The plot was good and the pacing was good the creative way the author used magic was interesting as well. Overall I enjoyed it and look forward to reading the next book in this series.
March 22, 2019
3.5 stars. Good, but missing that extra something from the first book to make it great. I liked the new ideas, growth both personal and the guild, new people joining, MC growing emotionally and in his leadership skills, fighting the goblin horde and his new skills with plants. Plenty of LitRPG action, some dungeon diving and a good premise set up for future books.
June 12, 2019
4 stars for the series. This book was pretty good as well. A lot like the first book and just as good. If you liked the first one you should like this one. I do have some small issues with this series but nothing major and all in all it is a good book/series of this kind. I will continue with the series.
April 17, 2019
Enjoyable Series so Far
I am enjoying this series so far, nothing super original in it but it's pretty well written. Will continue reading the series as it is written.
I am enjoying this series so far, nothing super original in it but it's pretty well written. Will continue reading the series as it is written.
May 29, 2024
I think a few lore pages would have done good.
Still a fun Isekai read with interesting revelations. I like the protagonist a lot more than before.
Still a fun Isekai read with interesting revelations. I like the protagonist a lot more than before.
January 11, 2025
While better than book 1 : Guild Master, the build up has been slow, and still feels “clunky”
Things I did enjoy.
-Where meeting Morgan’s new bestie.
- Morgan stepping up and being a leader for Val when he needed it most
- The Goblin Horde - though I wanted more from them, true destruction and deviation.
- the inclusion of the world from others POV
Things I disliked:
- the relation between Morgan and Ves still feels forced and adding wheels doesn’t help
- I wanted more of the details of how they were establishing the guild and setting things up
- I would have liked to have seen the states really been high and loss that affected our MC long term from the Goblin Horde more laid out, the finale felt to clean and tied up in a bow.
Overall a great improvement- I am still very much not a fan of the narration by Ryan Burke, while credit due. He is doing a much better job than I ever would, I just don’t enjoy his style
Things I did enjoy.
-Where meeting Morgan’s new bestie.
- Morgan stepping up and being a leader for Val when he needed it most
- The Goblin Horde - though I wanted more from them, true destruction and deviation.
- the inclusion of the world from others POV
Things I disliked:
- the relation between Morgan and Ves still feels forced and adding wheels doesn’t help
- I wanted more of the details of how they were establishing the guild and setting things up
- I would have liked to have seen the states really been high and loss that affected our MC long term from the Goblin Horde more laid out, the finale felt to clean and tied up in a bow.
Overall a great improvement- I am still very much not a fan of the narration by Ryan Burke, while credit due. He is doing a much better job than I ever would, I just don’t enjoy his style
February 26, 2019
A good story, felt rushed
It could very well be that I'm mistaken about this, but the first book felt longer and more robust. It also was a more impactful story than this second iteration.
Nonetheless it was still enjoyable and I will continue this series when it comes out and might pick up the author's other series set in the same multiverse if I don't have anything pressing to read.
It could very well be that I'm mistaken about this, but the first book felt longer and more robust. It also was a more impactful story than this second iteration.
Nonetheless it was still enjoyable and I will continue this series when it comes out and might pick up the author's other series set in the same multiverse if I don't have anything pressing to read.
March 4, 2019
I must admit, I was about 10 pages away from throwing the book away in frustration at the stupidity of the protagonist... and then a near-death experience made him consider how idiotic his behavior was and he began to behave and think.
After that, the book was a smooth ride. Not as good as ToP1 but enjoyable nonetheless and with room for growth and fun along the line.
After that, the book was a smooth ride. Not as good as ToP1 but enjoyable nonetheless and with room for growth and fun along the line.
September 14, 2019
50/50
Started first book, liked the characters etc, then second book you changed MC into a whiny birch companies to first book, seems only done to create some unneeded development and also issues but makes a weaker MC. Also, for two characters which are supposed to be married, they hardly spend ANY time together throughout book 2 just them, it's as if not really together
Started first book, liked the characters etc, then second book you changed MC into a whiny birch companies to first book, seems only done to create some unneeded development and also issues but makes a weaker MC. Also, for two characters which are supposed to be married, they hardly spend ANY time together throughout book 2 just them, it's as if not really together
February 26, 2019
A Ridiculous Story...
I don’t remember the main character being so pathetic in the first book as he is in this story. His high school, and sometimes grade school antics got tiring really quick... After reading about a quarter of the tale, I was done!
I don’t remember the main character being so pathetic in the first book as he is in this story. His high school, and sometimes grade school antics got tiring really quick... After reading about a quarter of the tale, I was done!
March 3, 2019
Book two
Mistakes: I found two for sure, but I found two other spots that just didn't make sense.
Plot: goblins! Honestly I didn't enjoy this one as much. It seemed rushed.
Characters: Oh no! He's the son of a god! What's going to happen next? (Sarcasm!)
6.5/10
Mistakes: I found two for sure, but I found two other spots that just didn't make sense.
Plot: goblins! Honestly I didn't enjoy this one as much. It seemed rushed.
Characters: Oh no! He's the son of a god! What's going to happen next? (Sarcasm!)
6.5/10
April 11, 2019
More in depth than you'd think.
What at first seems to be just another goblin slaying litrpg isekai style novel turns out to have complex characters and setting. With a meta plot bordering on other genres such as Wuxia and sci-fi it's an interesting read.
What at first seems to be just another goblin slaying litrpg isekai style novel turns out to have complex characters and setting. With a meta plot bordering on other genres such as Wuxia and sci-fi it's an interesting read.
March 11, 2019
Great series
Really enjoyed books 1 & 2.
Impatiently looking forward to reading the next one.
Definitely read in order.
Thank you!
Really enjoyed books 1 & 2.
Impatiently looking forward to reading the next one.
Definitely read in order.
Thank you!
June 27, 2019
Rides the Ragged Edge, Almost Goes Off The Rails
Book introduces interludes, which focus on goings on outside of the game world. Unfortunately it starts with one of those, which really disrupts continuity from the previous book, especially since this structure wasn't used at all in the previous book. Much more is revealed about the behind the scenes motivation and structure, as one enemy of Oxy is followed through his capture and conversion to become a monster on the game world.
Morgan, Vall and Ves solidify their new guilds power base, and take up active recruitment efforts. Every town has requirements and characters to deal with. One has a mine that is being overrun by skeletons. Another a leader who wants nothing to do with guilds, and is powerful enough to single handedly defend the town.
Urgency is heightened through escalating conflicts with goblins, where each encounters ups the scale and ads new problems like Ogres to the mix. This is large format war / battlefield combat by the end.
Morgan gets to apply his planning skills to harassing the enemy encampments, and defending cities and the guild fort.
Vall gets his hand chopped off, and goes through a lot of angst over it.
Karissa, the mayor of one of the towns they recruit, joins the team. She also brings her entire town to join the guild and abandon their former lives.
Clara saves Morgan from a near death experience during a boss conflict, and they get closer. She reveals family angst and explains more of her Orcish heritage. Ian reveals more of what happened back before he was Awoken, and starts to tell the truth to himself for the first time in a long time. This causes a bit of character growth and transformation as he matures in attitude and demeanor.
Book introduces interludes, which focus on goings on outside of the game world. Unfortunately it starts with one of those, which really disrupts continuity from the previous book, especially since this structure wasn't used at all in the previous book. Much more is revealed about the behind the scenes motivation and structure, as one enemy of Oxy is followed through his capture and conversion to become a monster on the game world.
Morgan, Vall and Ves solidify their new guilds power base, and take up active recruitment efforts. Every town has requirements and characters to deal with. One has a mine that is being overrun by skeletons. Another a leader who wants nothing to do with guilds, and is powerful enough to single handedly defend the town.
Urgency is heightened through escalating conflicts with goblins, where each encounters ups the scale and ads new problems like Ogres to the mix. This is large format war / battlefield combat by the end.
Morgan gets to apply his planning skills to harassing the enemy encampments, and defending cities and the guild fort.
Vall gets his hand chopped off, and goes through a lot of angst over it.
Karissa, the mayor of one of the towns they recruit, joins the team. She also brings her entire town to join the guild and abandon their former lives.
Clara saves Morgan from a near death experience during a boss conflict, and they get closer. She reveals family angst and explains more of her Orcish heritage. Ian reveals more of what happened back before he was Awoken, and starts to tell the truth to himself for the first time in a long time. This causes a bit of character growth and transformation as he matures in attitude and demeanor.
November 8, 2023
4.20/5.
The story is trending in the right direction as the first book was maybe a 3.5 for me.
The first book was mostly dragged down by the MC being well... annoying enough that you kind of hoped he would die? That isn't usually a good look for a book after all.
From the start of the second book to its end however, the MC has gradually developed into a decent character. Things are revealed about him, and the mask of stupidity is mostly broken. True it isn't gone completely, but you no longer cheer for the bad guys.
The System itself is at least well explained in the reasoning behind it, if not exactly how the progression works. It does seem to be going in an interesting way. Almost like a cultivation system by the end of the second book. I just hope that levels and progression still matter.
The other characters in the book aren't just hollow shells which is nice, though I hope they go into the background of some of them a bit more.
Cautiously Optimistic about the series and looking forward to reading the rest.
I do highly recommend Ivan Kale's Infinite Realm series Monsters and Legends which is a bit more serious and has ridiculous character development.
The story is trending in the right direction as the first book was maybe a 3.5 for me.
The first book was mostly dragged down by the MC being well... annoying enough that you kind of hoped he would die? That isn't usually a good look for a book after all.
From the start of the second book to its end however, the MC has gradually developed into a decent character. Things are revealed about him, and the mask of stupidity is mostly broken. True it isn't gone completely, but you no longer cheer for the bad guys.
The System itself is at least well explained in the reasoning behind it, if not exactly how the progression works. It does seem to be going in an interesting way. Almost like a cultivation system by the end of the second book. I just hope that levels and progression still matter.
The other characters in the book aren't just hollow shells which is nice, though I hope they go into the background of some of them a bit more.
Cautiously Optimistic about the series and looking forward to reading the rest.
I do highly recommend Ivan Kale's Infinite Realm series Monsters and Legends which is a bit more serious and has ridiculous character development.
August 10, 2020
4 Dare To Grasp Stars
The Goblin Horde is the second installment in the LitRPG series Tower of Power by Ivan Kal.
This book is leagues ahead of its predecessor. There is so much more gripping emotional moments, that truly lend you towards the MC’s plight and goals. Okay, so yet again Ivan has given us a truly spoiler of a title. This entire book is solely focused on facing the daunting task that is surviving and defeating the Goblin King and his Horde.
First on the agenda, raising their ranks. Morgan sets out to visiting the surrounding villages or townships and bring them under his banner, offering the protection of the Guild. Expanding their borders and raising more protective barriers are their next obstacles to tackle. Then, finally facing the Goblin King far ahead of schedule due to one ascended solely focused on his deep hatred.
This series is branching off into more extravagant areas. The ascension process is showing glimpses of untold possibilities beyond what first appeared seemed attainable. I wonder how many more of the SkyReach Guild will step onto the Path, if Morgan can instruct others, or if like him they must grasp these mysteries with their own will? All that seems to hold them back are the restrictions they place upon themselves.
The Goblin Horde is the second installment in the LitRPG series Tower of Power by Ivan Kal.
This book is leagues ahead of its predecessor. There is so much more gripping emotional moments, that truly lend you towards the MC’s plight and goals. Okay, so yet again Ivan has given us a truly spoiler of a title. This entire book is solely focused on facing the daunting task that is surviving and defeating the Goblin King and his Horde.
First on the agenda, raising their ranks. Morgan sets out to visiting the surrounding villages or townships and bring them under his banner, offering the protection of the Guild. Expanding their borders and raising more protective barriers are their next obstacles to tackle. Then, finally facing the Goblin King far ahead of schedule due to one ascended solely focused on his deep hatred.
This series is branching off into more extravagant areas. The ascension process is showing glimpses of untold possibilities beyond what first appeared seemed attainable. I wonder how many more of the SkyReach Guild will step onto the Path, if Morgan can instruct others, or if like him they must grasp these mysteries with their own will? All that seems to hold them back are the restrictions they place upon themselves.
April 10, 2024
The weakest part of the series by far and sadly a disappointment in retrospect now that I‘ve started book 3. The second book of Tower of power focusses more on building a guild and preparing for the immanent threat of the goblin kings. Two things that proved to be absolutely irrelevant the moment you open book 3. The guild proves to be worthless as the resources in other parts of the world are more valuable and the mc doesn’t even use it to advance or to gather or attack anything. Its more like an extra burden but all in all gets irrelevant pretty quickly. But at least you get to enjoy the adventure part after the boring guild building. Wrong! For some reason, that is absolutely beyond me, the author decided that the leveling and adventure part in his litRPG fantasy adventure, would happen of screen. A huge time skip and thats it. Tbh this completely ruined any desire to keep reading. I read book 2 about building the not really important guild, only to find out that the fun and interesting part got reduced to „By the way this happened in 2 years.“ If you are in anyway interested in this series you could just skip book 2 completely as its barely relevant for book 3. They build a guild and get a new companion. All you need to know…
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 22, 2019
So I had some criticism of the first book in this series and then it sank it's teeth in to me and bit down hard. Sure enough I ended up buying the Kindle edition and have pre ordered the audiobook edition of this book. I have completed the kindle version twice now and I am positive I will do the same with the audio book when it comes out on the 28th. While you can find flaws with the genre as a whole and even with this book. I have to give high praise to the author for have some really great hooks and for making this into a compelling read. In fact I have even gone back and started some of his other books. At times the main character can be hard to take but then take notice that he does mature as the story develops. I really love some of the concepts the author puts for as to how magic might work in a fantasy setting as well as blending in just a dash of sci fi as well. This has been money well spent and I am sure this book will join my Terry Brooks and Stephen R. Donaldson books as though I will revisit over the years to come. Keep them coming and keep improving! Thanks
June 2, 2019
An okay read
The quality of this book is pretty much the same as the first, it’s an okay read but nothing earth shattering or too deep or symbolic. This time around we are getting more sprinklings of sci-fi and multiverse elements throw in when chapters are devoted to the god who is not a god. Honestly the guy kind of reminds me of the Beyonder from spider-man. The book is still a litrpg with spread sheets and leveling up but I felt like that stuff was toned down a bit. I didn’t care for the revision to Morgan’s backstory but it’s fine. Most of the story builds to the big battle with the goblin horde and this time we have some time devoted to creating something of a villain for our heroes to face off against. I’d like to see some new dungeons in the future and again less of the summary writing and telling. But overall this is a book that you read like a movie you watch just to eat the popcorn. You don’t have to think much. The jokes are pretty obvious and the combat is fair to exciting. It’s not the best litrpg I’ve read but it is much, much, much better than some of the terrible books out there.
The quality of this book is pretty much the same as the first, it’s an okay read but nothing earth shattering or too deep or symbolic. This time around we are getting more sprinklings of sci-fi and multiverse elements throw in when chapters are devoted to the god who is not a god. Honestly the guy kind of reminds me of the Beyonder from spider-man. The book is still a litrpg with spread sheets and leveling up but I felt like that stuff was toned down a bit. I didn’t care for the revision to Morgan’s backstory but it’s fine. Most of the story builds to the big battle with the goblin horde and this time we have some time devoted to creating something of a villain for our heroes to face off against. I’d like to see some new dungeons in the future and again less of the summary writing and telling. But overall this is a book that you read like a movie you watch just to eat the popcorn. You don’t have to think much. The jokes are pretty obvious and the combat is fair to exciting. It’s not the best litrpg I’ve read but it is much, much, much better than some of the terrible books out there.
August 25, 2019
The audio version is currently listed on Goodreads.com so I'm posting my review here.
I read books 1 and 2 of the series one right after the other which means this book is in the same boat as book 1 for me so it gets the same review:
I go through so many books that I primarily do reviews to keep track of what I've read. However I also seem to have difficulty finding time to write so many reviews, which is why this review will be light on specifics. I've probably read a dozen books since this one and so memory fades. Still I do recall enjoying this book and I think it was because the author got his focus right. In LitRPG the goal is essentially always the same: MC levels up until they are a god. So either all that has to happen in one book to tell a full story. Alternatively the author can focus on the journey so that when book one ends without godhood the author has still told a good story. I felt like the author accomplished that here.
Bottom line: worth the read and better than the vast majority of LitRPG.
I read books 1 and 2 of the series one right after the other which means this book is in the same boat as book 1 for me so it gets the same review:
I go through so many books that I primarily do reviews to keep track of what I've read. However I also seem to have difficulty finding time to write so many reviews, which is why this review will be light on specifics. I've probably read a dozen books since this one and so memory fades. Still I do recall enjoying this book and I think it was because the author got his focus right. In LitRPG the goal is essentially always the same: MC levels up until they are a god. So either all that has to happen in one book to tell a full story. Alternatively the author can focus on the journey so that when book one ends without godhood the author has still told a good story. I felt like the author accomplished that here.
Bottom line: worth the read and better than the vast majority of LitRPG.
April 13, 2023
Second book shows the first steps to raise the guild and the battle with the goblin hordes. In interlude chapters we learn the story of the goblin king. (that was a bit too pathetic and moralistic for my taste.)
The MC has some self reflection moments and learns who is his father.
The game system takes some turns that feels blurry. Hope we get back a clearer view on how this system should work. I prefer litRPG where the reader gets the feeling he can understand the game mechanics. Here are some "evolutions" that makes no sense for me.
The book is a bit weaker than the first one - hope the series will get stronger over time. Also wonder how long this series will be. After book 2 the MC has not even thought about going near the tower and it seems to be a long way in the future till he gets there - not to talk about conquering it.
The MC has some self reflection moments and learns who is his father.
The game system takes some turns that feels blurry. Hope we get back a clearer view on how this system should work. I prefer litRPG where the reader gets the feeling he can understand the game mechanics. Here are some "evolutions" that makes no sense for me.
The book is a bit weaker than the first one - hope the series will get stronger over time. Also wonder how long this series will be. After book 2 the MC has not even thought about going near the tower and it seems to be a long way in the future till he gets there - not to talk about conquering it.
September 27, 2019
Unfortunately, I've been reading enough litrpg recently that sometimes it starts to flow together. But, in this case, I think I have this right.
First, there were orcs. They wandered.
Then in some alternate dimension, they reduced themselves in size and did a few other things. Those are goblins. This also explains how hobgoblins work. I'm not sure why that bothered me when Morgan was wandering around with two half-elves, but, for some reason it did.
Morgan has to get stronger, and get everyone else stronger, to deal with the goblin horde. That's this book. We get a little more background on several of the main characters as well. I'm enjoying the series thus far, and have book 3 sitting on the kindle already.
First, there were orcs. They wandered.
Then in some alternate dimension, they reduced themselves in size and did a few other things. Those are goblins. This also explains how hobgoblins work. I'm not sure why that bothered me when Morgan was wandering around with two half-elves, but, for some reason it did.
Morgan has to get stronger, and get everyone else stronger, to deal with the goblin horde. That's this book. We get a little more background on several of the main characters as well. I'm enjoying the series thus far, and have book 3 sitting on the kindle already.
March 2, 2019
Stop the horde
Stopping the horde is all our new Guild of about. However, though leveling (ascending) is the key to more power, there seems to be more at play and the true path is starting to become clear. The world was not just a second chance but a training ground for a larger war. This series looks to be quite expansive and fun. I like the litrpg elements that allow for skill to be learned by use and out of class. I find make for a more flexible character and more realistic(in fantasy). Can't want for more of this..
Stopping the horde is all our new Guild of about. However, though leveling (ascending) is the key to more power, there seems to be more at play and the true path is starting to become clear. The world was not just a second chance but a training ground for a larger war. This series looks to be quite expansive and fun. I like the litrpg elements that allow for skill to be learned by use and out of class. I find make for a more flexible character and more realistic(in fantasy). Can't want for more of this..
May 30, 2023
Morgan and his nascent Guild are in a bit of trouble. They know that the Goblin King is coming and that they are not strong enough as is to repel such an invasion. But he is not one to shy away, especially now that he knows that this his second chance at living is his last.
As a LitRPG book this one is pretty good and it keeps you informed of the power that the characters are getting.
The Guild and the surrounding valley are a great starting point for Morgan and the Guild. Its up to them to arm themselves and survive.
As a LitRPG book this one is pretty good and it keeps you informed of the power that the characters are getting.
The Guild and the surrounding valley are a great starting point for Morgan and the Guild. Its up to them to arm themselves and survive.
June 29, 2023
Strange one, this. The LitRPG stuff is pretty standard and that's what I'm coming here for, so nothing bad. It delivered on some great action and monster destroying and leveling up. The strange bit is Morgan, himself, and his reveal. It felt a bit too real there, plopped right in the middle of all these goings-ons, and either deserved a novel on its own and not just a side-line to some potential side-action through a little truth-spouting.
It was pretty good, but oddly placed, and the rest of the time he's got the sarcasm. Again, normal. Just oddly placed.
It was pretty good, but oddly placed, and the rest of the time he's got the sarcasm. Again, normal. Just oddly placed.
December 28, 2023
Book 2 of the Tower of Power series. Another whirlwind adventure that keeps the heart pounding. This novel was not as strong as the first and the final battle felt a little rushed. Besides that I now shift my review for this series to a mature reader and would not recommend below 17. To be honest there were not any horrible scenes but there was one that was a little more descriptive and the amount of expletives just feels like I would recommend for older.
Joseph McKnight
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Joseph McKnight
http://www.josephmcknight.com
July 28, 2020
decent read
This book is a decent read in the genre and I probably would have given it four stars. Except Ivan Kal consistently commits the cardinal sin of litrpg authors...he is constantly f*ing up the mc's stat sheet. He has short changed the mc's INT stat so many times it's no wonder he such an idiot. There are a lot of other better authors in the genre out there, but if you've already read them all, give this series a go.
This book is a decent read in the genre and I probably would have given it four stars. Except Ivan Kal consistently commits the cardinal sin of litrpg authors...he is constantly f*ing up the mc's stat sheet. He has short changed the mc's INT stat so many times it's no wonder he such an idiot. There are a lot of other better authors in the genre out there, but if you've already read them all, give this series a go.
October 1, 2020
A good sequel, a great addition to an interesting series…
Morgan and the gang are back! In the sequel to an outstanding novel the group prepares for battle! The goblins are coming! Will the newfound guild be able to handle it? I enjoyed this read. There’s a lack of character development, however it’s offset with interesting action, funny wit, and a perfectionist who really just doesn’t take himself too seriously.
Morgan and the gang are back! In the sequel to an outstanding novel the group prepares for battle! The goblins are coming! Will the newfound guild be able to handle it? I enjoyed this read. There’s a lack of character development, however it’s offset with interesting action, funny wit, and a perfectionist who really just doesn’t take himself too seriously.
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